Colts Center Mike McGlynn.left, and Hugh Thorton,right, wait for Andrew Luck to call the play. Indianapolis Colts play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon at Candlestick Park in San Francisco CA. Matt Kryger / The Star

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The San Francisco 49ers evoked considerable outcry from the local media and fans when they decided to play All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith on Sunday, two days after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.